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What does family homelessness look like in Seattle? Check out some numbers and thoughts on how living in your car affects raising your family.

Much of the attention in Seattle's 2017 election was on the candidates’ positions on “sweeps” of encampments and expansion of homeless services funding. There was less focus on what is currently [...]

Four simple options to help people experiencing Homelessness is an issue in Seattle and it’s hard to know where to start. It’s National Homelessness Awareness Month, so we challenge you to do [...]

We all know someone experiencing homelessness. Someone who’s outside your office building at lunch. Maybe you see them in passing every Sunday at the farmers’ market. Everyone deserves a home. [...]

Police relocated Riley to the Pacific Northwest after life-threatening domestic situation across the country. She had to change her identity with zero notice, landing here with no documentation [...]

Moving out of homelessness takes income. A job. See how Jobs Connect is getting people like Justin the resources and confidence he needs to move out of homelessness and keep on their feet long-term.

Seattle's having heated discussions about legislation to aid people living in cars. People experiencing homelessness are our friends and loved ones and deserve dignity and respect. But everyone [...]

This is a guest post from Sophie, who interned with United Way this summer. Here, she reflects on what her time here has meant as a Seattle native, plus she gets perspective from a member of our [...]

Downtown Emergency Service Center and the City of Seattle, both our partners in ending homelessness in the greater Seattle area, open a new 24-hour Navigation Center shelter on July 12. See how [...]

United Way Champions are making a lasting impact on philanthropy in King County. They recently talked about how to end child homelessness, and raised $22,000 for the cause.